Paediatric Therapy Assistant
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Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Paediatric Therapy Assistant
The closing date is 05 November 2026
Job summary
Do you enjoy working with children? Would you like to work in a fun, supportive environment with an innovative, welcoming and hard working team? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We would love you to consider coming to join our fantastic Paediatric Therapy team in CCICP, with this particular post being based in community settings across South Cheshire, including Springfield School.
If this sounds like a role you would be interested in we would love to hear from you! Please give us a call if you have any other questions at all.
Main duties of the job
As part of the role, you would be working directly alongside qualified therapists and other therapy assistants to help with assessments, and implement care plans for children and young people aged 0-19. The role is extremely varied, and you will be working alongside some inspirational children and young people. The role will involve some independent working under direction, but also close team working with members of our therapy team, and the wider MDT.
You will gain valuable experience and skills in working directly with the children and young people, including the use of children's therapy equipment, communication skills and hydrotherapy.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Term time hours
Reference number
412-COMM-8357554
Job locations
Infinity House
Crewe Business Park
Crewe
CW1 6ZQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working alongside qualified Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other therapy assistants to complete assessments and interventions in community locations.
- Completion of care plans with children under direction from clinicians
- Liaison with other members of the MDT
- Management of stock and liaison with appropriate individuals re ordering
- Use of Paediatric equipment e.g standing frames, specialised seating, Orthotics
- Completion of hydrotherapy sessions
- Inputting of clinical data and records into EMIS Web system
- Answering, making and directing calls into the department
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working alongside qualified Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other therapy assistants to complete assessments and interventions in community locations.
- Completion of care plans with children under direction from clinicians
- Liaison with other members of the MDT
- Management of stock and liaison with appropriate individuals re ordering
- Use of Paediatric equipment e.g standing frames, specialised seating, Orthotics
- Completion of hydrotherapy sessions
- Inputting of clinical data and records into EMIS Web system
- Answering, making and directing calls into the department
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children / young people
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Evidence of dealing directly with the public
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Previous experience of working as a therapy assistant / therapist
- Knowledge of SEND
Desirable
- Experience of working in a school environment
skills
Essential
- good communication skills referenced
- team working skills
- IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of patient handling skills
values
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of MCHT Behaviours and values
- Car driver
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children / young people
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Evidence of dealing directly with the public
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Previous experience of working as a therapy assistant / therapist
- Knowledge of SEND
Desirable
- Experience of working in a school environment
skills
Essential
- good communication skills referenced
- team working skills
- IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of patient handling skills
values
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of MCHT Behaviours and values
- Car driver
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Infinity House
Crewe Business Park
Crewe
CW1 6ZQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Infinity House
Crewe Business Park
Crewe
CW1 6ZQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Locality Team leader
Sally-Ann Jones
07552342727
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Term time hours
Reference number
412-COMM-8357554
Job locations
Infinity House
Crewe Business Park
Crewe
CW1 6ZQ
United Kingdom
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